Journal of Neuroscience Nursing back issues from April 2005:
Telling it like it is.(need for portrayals and media coverage of nurses)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Since nurses are such a prevalent part of medical care, it is not unusual to see nurses portrayed in the media, from print media to television, in both fictional and real-life situations. But rarely are nurses depicted in a realistic manner, nor are nursing issues addressed completely or ...
Lumbar burst fracture associated with bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction: case study.(Award Winner)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: Lumbar burst fractures occur when unusual force and flexion are placed on the spine, causing the vertebral body to rupture and possibly protrude in to the spinal canal. A resulting conus medullaris injury is possible, but not common. In this case presentation, a young man ...
Spinal epidural abscess--from onset to rehabilitation: case study.(Award Winner)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition; consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but achieving early diagnosis before neurological symptoms occur. Once neurological deficits are ...
Health promotion interests of women with disabilities.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: The number of women with disabilities (WWD) in the United States is substantial and growing. Health promotion education can play a key role in the achievement of optimal health and well-being for this population. A preliminary step in planning educational programs is to identify ...
The validity and reliability of the Knowledge of Women's Issues and Epilepsy (KOWIE) Questionnaires I and II.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: The Knowledge of Women's Issues in Epilepsy (KOWIE) Questionnaires I and II were developed to assess what women with epilepsy (WWE) and practitioners know about relevant topics and concerns. Prior to disseminating any tool, an instrument should be both valid and reliable. The ...
Participation in a dementia evaluation program: perceptions of family members.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, disabling, eventually fatal condition that affects approximately 4 million adults in the United States. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore several issues from the caregiver's perspective: the experience of having a family ...
Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy fusion.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: Outcomes are an integral part of surgical decision making among patients, families, physicians, and nurses. The purpose of this descriptive, longitudinal study was to investigate and compare health-related quality of life as an outcome measure in patients undergoing anterior ...
The symptoms, neurobiology, and current pharmacological treatment of depression.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: Depression as a medical disorder increasingly is being recognized and treated. The mood of an individual with major depression is often described as sad, hopeless, or discouraged, and there are many physical symptoms associated with depression. Pharmacologic treatments for ...
Stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for the treatment of Parkinson's disease: postoperative management programming, and rehabilitation.
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is a neurosurgical procedure for the alleviation of motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and debilitating medication-induced dyskinesias. Stimulation is achieved with electrodes implanted stereotactically in the subthalamic ...
What cues do nurses use to predict aggression in people with acquired brain injury?
Apr 01, 2005; ... Abstract: There is a paucity of research on the frequent and repeated episodes of aggression and violence experienced by nurses when working with people who have an acquired brain injury. The purpose of this study was to bring this issue into focus by identifying the cues nurses use to ...